Vanessa Ries
Eugene,OR
Summary
Dedicated Care Worker with a sensitive and compassionate approach in cultivating trusting, client focused care in areas such as emergency response and patient care needs. Well-coordinated, and eager to make impact on established structures, improve service quality and work alongside community members with a trauma informed approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildfire Recovery Specialist
DevNW
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created recovery plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Documented case management activity for accurate, reliable records.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored specific programs' adherence to established schedules and operating budgets
Humanitarian Aid • Communications Manager
LOVEfirst Disaster Relief
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisting in management of day-to-day operations of a disaster relief donation center, including volunteer management, vetting and assisting fire survivors and maintaining store standards
- Advocating for those affected by natural disaster and providing resources and assistance to aid in recovery process
- Manage nonprofits communications and marketing/social media
- Coordinating volunteers events to provide humanitarian assistance
- Assisting in fundraising and donor retention
- Serving on community committees to ensure successful recovery for disaster victims
- Supported organizational plans through development and implementation of internal and external communication strategies.
Personal Support Worker
Developmental Disability Services
01.2015 - Current
- Provided personal in-home care services for child with developmental disabilities
- Communicate client needs to care managers through verbal and written progress notes
- Teach social skills and work directly with client to demonstrate appropriate social behaviors
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Consulted with care team to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Education
Studied Cultural Arts, Social Science & Health
Wellness | Lane Community College
Eugene, OR2013
General Course Studies - undefined
Willamette High School
Eugene, OR2008
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Resource Identification
- Client Relationship Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate Client Care
- Client Records Management
- Conflict Mediation
- Active Listening
- Service Coordination
Timeline
Wildfire Recovery Specialist
DevNW
09.2022 - 06.2023
Humanitarian Aid • Communications Manager
LOVEfirst Disaster Relief
10.2021 - 09.2022
Personal Support Worker
Developmental Disability Services
01.2015 - Current
Studied Cultural Arts, Social Science & Health
Wellness | Lane Community College
General Course Studies - undefined
Willamette High School
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